KuCoin vs MEXC
Which long-tail venue actually fills your order.
KuCoin
The altcoin exchange that grew up, slowly.
MEXC
The cheapest fees and the longest listing tail, with the trade-offs that implies.
Both list far more assets than the top tier. The difference shows up on mid-caps, where KuCoin generally has more depth and MEXC has more listings.
Side by side
| KuCoin | MEXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Spot maker | 0.1% | 0% |
| Spot taker | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Futures maker | 0.02% | 0% |
| Futures taker | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Assets listed | 900+ | 2,500+ |
| Founded | 2017 | 2018 |
| Proof of reserves | Yes | Yes |
| Copy trading | Yes | Yes |
| Options | No | No |
| Restricted in | US, CA | US, CA, SG, JP |
Which one, for whom
Mid-cap traders
KuCoin
Better book depth outside the top 100 assets.
Micro-cap hunters
MEXC
A far longer catalogue and faster listings.
Fee minimisers
MEXC
0% maker against KuCoin’s 0.10% before the KCS discount.
Frequently asked questions
Do either accept US traders?
No. Both restrict US retail access.
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Full reviews
- KuCoin review
The altcoin exchange that grew up, slowly.
- MEXC review
The cheapest fees and the longest listing tail, with the trade-offs that implies.
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